In Yu-Gi-Oh!, “Ritual Cards” refer to a category of cards that involve performing a Ritual Summon, where a player uses a special card called a Ritual Spell and the appropriate Ritual Monster to summon a powerful monster to the field. These Ritual Spell cards typically require a specific monster to be sacrificed and/or a certain level of resources to perform the summon.
Here are the key Ritual cards that have been released in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game over time:
1. Ritual Spell Cards
These are the spells that allow you to perform a Ritual Summon. Some of the most iconic Ritual Spell cards include:
- Ancient Rules – Allows you to summon a level 5 or higher monster without sacrificing, but it’s often used in casual play.
- Black Luster Ritual – Used to Ritual Summon “Black Luster Soldier.”
- Shining Ritual – Used for summoning “Shining Angel” and similar light-based Ritual Monsters.
- Ritual of the Black Iron Seal – Used for summoning “Black Iron.”
- Preparation of Rites – A Ritual Spell card for improving your chances of getting the right Ritual Monsters.
(Note: Ritual spells come in multiple versions throughout different sets.)